South Africa criticises US plan to accept white Afrikaners as refugees
Summary
South Africa has expressed concern over the United States' potential plan to accept white Afrikaners as refugees. The US administration has described these Afrikaners as victims of racial discrimination, but South Africa disputes these claims and has asked for assurance that those resettled have no criminal issues.Key Facts
- South Africa criticized the US for considering accepting white Afrikaners as refugees.
- The US plan is said to be a "priority" for President Donald Trump's government, but no start date has been confirmed.
- South Africa's foreign ministry called the move "politically motivated".
- President Trump previously called Afrikaners victims of "racial discrimination".
- South Africa stated it would allow those chosen for resettlement to leave but requested US assurance they had no criminal charges.
- South Africa denied claims of discrimination against its white minority, saying crime statistics do not support these claims.
- US officials plan to hold a welcoming event for the group at Dulles airport in Virginia.
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